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Overview |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMass vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 172.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($44,100.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Manhattan College ($22,291 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 30.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,123 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 158.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($31,882 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 129 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Manhattan College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Manhattan College and UMass.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,500 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/